Chinese Bush Cherry Seed Yu Li Ren 郁李仁 Dried Prunus humilis Seeds Traditional TCM Herb Select Grade

Chinese Bush Cherry Seed, known in TCM as Yu Li Ren (郁李仁), from Prunus humilis, is the dried ripe seed of the bush cherry plant. In TCM theory it is sweet, bitter, and neutral in nature and traditionally associated with the large intestine and small intestine channels. Traditionally used in herbal decoctions and formulas, it is valued in classical practice for moistening dryness. This select-grade seed is sold as a food-grade dried botanical for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Select-grade dried Yu Li Ren seeds sourced from Inner Mongolia
• Botanical source Prunus humilis, the Chinese bush cherry
• Known in TCM as Yu Li Ren 郁李仁, a classical moistening seed
• Sweet, bitter, and neutral in nature per TCM theory
• Suitable for decoctions, powders, and traditional herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically small oval seeds with a pale yellowish-brown coat and a thin, oily kernel inside. The seeds have a mild, slightly nutty aroma and a bland, oily taste when decocted. Select-grade lots are typically uniform in size and free of visible debris.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Grind into powder for classical formulas
• Combine with other moistening seeds in herbal soups
• Use in seasonal TCM preparations at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yu Li Ren is traditionally used to moisten the intestines and is a common ingredient in classical moistening decoctions, often paired with hemp seed or apricot kernel. It is also traditionally associated with promoting qi flow and reducing water retention in classical formulas. The seeds are typically crushed or decocted before use in traditional preparations.

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